Vehicle Test Engineer

​POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Vehicle‑Level Testing Across Multiple Facilities: Conduct full‑vehicle testing across proving grounds, laboratories, workshops, and specialist test environments, ensuring consistent and high‑quality execution.

• Evaluate System & Vehicle Performance: Use deep system understanding to assess test outcomes and distinguish expected from unexpected behaviour.

• Fault Identification & Resolution: Diagnose issues identified during vehicle testing and implement effective corrective actions.

• Programme Context Awareness: Maintain awareness of sister vehicle test plans, programme maturity, and upstream/downstream dependencies.

• Develop & Maintain DVPs: Create and manage Development & Validation Plans in collaboration with Lead Engineers and Feature Owners.

• Custodianship of Test Assets: Ensure all vehicles, rigs, and laboratory equipment remain safe, compliant, and test‑ready.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Interpret test results and provide clear technical input to Lead Engineers and HFMS teams.

• Next‑Step Ownership: Define, coordinate, and track follow‑up actions.

• Team Integration: Work effectively within HFMS squads and cross‑functional groups.

• Shift & Resource Efficiency: Support structured shift patterns to maximise facility utilisation and productivity.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent systems professionally during workshops, reviews, and technical discussions.

• Independence & Accountability: Proactively manage tasks and resolve challenges with minimal supervision.

• Responsiveness to Programme Needs: Maintain readiness to support deadlines, test events, and unplanned requirements.

• Vehicle‑level testing across multiple test facilities.

• Shift working, including early/late shifts and weekend working, to support programme timelines.

• Flexibility to adapt to evolving test schedules and operational requirements.

Skills:     

• Strong capability in vehicle‑level evaluation, system performance analysis, and diagnostic investigation.

• Experience conducting testing across multiple facilities (proving grounds, labs, workshops).

• Ability to work effectively in shift‑based and weekend testing environments.

• High‑level analytical and data interpretation skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational and workload‑management abilities.

• Proactive problem‑solving and ownership of tasks.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Systems, or similar) – preferred.

• Proven experience in vehicle testing, validation, or development engineering.

• Familiarity with automotive systems, instrumentation, diagnostics, and test methodologies is advantageous.

• Must have a valid UK driving licence (essential for vehicle‑level testing and facility operation).